If you're like most people, you have your home theater setup in one room, but have TVs in other rooms as well. This gives everyone in the house the ability to watch what they want, when they want. But what if the kids want to watch a DVD while you want to watch the big game in the living room with your friends? You can lug the DVD player to the other room for the kids, but a better solution is to use an this 4x2 HDMI® Mini Matrix Switch from Monoprice!

With this switch you don't need to move equipment from room-to-room, nor do you have to buy duplicate equipment for the other room. This matrix provides 4 HDMI inputs, which allows you to connect the Xbox 360®, cable box, blu-ray player, and the output from your Android phone. Any of these four inputs can be independently selected for either of the two outputs. Both displays can select the same or different inputs.

This matrix features an S/PDIF Digital Coaxial audio output via an RCA jack on the back of the unit. The Digital Coaxial output can be used simultaneously with the HDMI output on channel A (channel B does not support S/PDIF audio).

The switch includes a remote control, allowing direct selection of any of the inputs for each of the two outputs. It supports the full High Speed 1080p@60Hz HDMI video resolution, 3D video, Deep Color up to 36-bits, and x.v.Color. Additionally, it supports high definition multichannel audio, including Dolby TrueHD™ and DTS-HD Master Audio™. The matrix is powered by an included 5 VDC, 2A AC adapter. The four input and two output HDMI ports are gold plated to ensure smooth, corrosion-free connections.

* The S/PDIF / Coaxial audio format is based on the HDMI® Output-A. If the sync device (HDTV or Projector) , connected to Output A or B, can only support stereo audio - Then the coaxial / digital output will also be PCM stereo audio.

*Due to continual efforts to make improvements to our products, all information is subject to change without notice. Items you receive may be different than described.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

x.v.Color™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Question: The picture from my switch is constantly flickering, even though I have 24AWG or thicker HDMI cables.

Answer: The issue could be caused by a device or cable nearby the setup,or in the setup causing interference. Try rerouting cable paths and distancing devices from sources of interference, such as moving routers and other networking cables away from the switch setup.

Pros: Switches between different inputs and outputs 2 types of audio. Monoprice took it back as they have a great return policy.

Cons: Did not work for 3D when connecting Panasonic Blu Ray and Epson 5020UB projector. Also, max resolution is 1080i. Tried using the output HDMI port B and it would pulse on and off. I'd tried this one hoping it would work for 3D. It did not.

I ended up buying a highly rated HDMI switch on another site that supports higher resolution and 3D. I spent $55 on it and it supports 4K, 1080P and 3D... works seamlessly. Monoprice is great for many things, but not this item if you want 3D. I'll keep buying from Monoprice, as they stood behind their product.

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Rating: (2 out of 10)

Reviewer: GDEG from Winnetka, CA

3/9/2015 6:46:47 AM

Pros: connects two outputs and inputs

Cons: needed to be reset every time the tv was turned on.

this unit does not work as advertised, should not be sold until it is updated. had to reset the switch every time i turned on the tv. i exchanged this unit for the 4 x 1 auto switch.

by Monoprice AdministratorHello,

Thank you for your review and truly sorry to hear PID 6415 did not work out for your setup. Glad that the other switch is working as needed, though! Sometimes following a specific power sequence is required to reestablish the HDMI handshake when introducing a switch, splitter, matrix, or extender to a setup. However, results can vary between different setups and devices. The recommended power sequence to reduce HDMI handshaking issues is to start with powering on the display first and working your way backwards with the matrix second and source device last. My apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!

Regards, Gabby VillaTech Support Associate

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Rating: (8 out of 10)

Reviewer: DWA from Poway, CA

2/9/2015 8:45:40 AM

Adds Functionality To My Setup

Pros: Ability to control four sources watching different ones on each of my two televisions.

Cons: Handshake between devices and matrix box is awkward

The pros outweigh the cons. I should have to only push one button to choose my source if it worked as advertised. Instead I push reset and then the source I want to watch. It is no big deal to push two buttons instead of two. Picture and sound are great. It was not clear to me when I bought it if sound went through HDMI on both outputs. I bought it on faith thinking it would. This turned out to be correct. The coax output is extra, above and beyond the HDMIs. I am happy with this product.

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Rating: (9 out of 10)

Reviewer: tim from Dallas, TX

1/2/2015 8:47:39 AM

Pros: It just works like you want it to.

Cons: Remote could be a little more ergonomic, better range

Great product at a great price

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Rating: (10 out of 10)

Reviewer: vontrapp from West Valley, UT

9/27/2014 11:05:24 PM

took it for granted

Pros: * works
* s/pdif coaxial out (essential for my current setup)
* good boost on the output signal
* fast link negotiation
* renegotiates link to best resolution for remaining device

Cons: * only 4 inputs
* not lightning proof

I really took this great device for granted. I did try one other before getting this and only used it for 1 day before returning for this one because I needed the coaxial audio out. It worked without a hitch for a year with no problems. I didn't think much of it. Hey, a switch that works, no biggie right?

Then our abode suffered a very proximate lighting strike, and this switch was one casualty among many (the hdmi extenders also died, and the wired internet on the xbox no longer works). As it crippled our home media setup to be without this switch, I opted to get a replacement through amazon for fast shipping. TWO switches later and I *still* don't have an acceptable replacement. So here I am coming back to this amazing (by comparison?) switch.

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